Cynthia Gregg
As the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent in Brunswick County, my role is to provide educational programming in the areas of agriculture, specifically Animal Science. Brunswick County has a diverse agriculture audience in addition to a diverse agriculture landscape. I provide leadership in determining, implementing, and evaluating educational programs which are designed to solve social, economic, and environmental problems in agriculture and natural resources. I am an educator, an information provider, a needs assessor, a problem solving resource for clientele, and I network with the agricultural industry, specialists, Extension agents and agency representatives.
Major Responsibilities
• Work closely with producers, agri-business, community leaders, Extension Leadership Councils and appropriate agents and specialists to identify and prioritize issues, problems and opportunities.
• Use farm and business visits as a means to remain knowledgeable of specific local needs and problems related to agricultural production, marketing, and environmental protection.
• Cooperate with other county departments, organizations and agencies as needed to strengthen or extend ANR programs.
• Maintain a high level of proficiency in subject matter field by participating in in-service training and professional activities.
• Creative and effective use of media to inform residents about current agriculture and natural resource practices and educational opportunities.
• Provide current research-based information to citizens by employing various delivery methods targeted to diverse audiences; meetings/workshops, short courses, field days, tours, on-farm research, demonstrations, and other appropriate teaching methods.
• Collaborate with other staff for planning, implementing and evaluating 4-H and youth education programs.
• Cooperate with public and private organizations and individuals that share Extension's mission and objectives.
• Coordinate plans of work with other agents and offices in the multi-county area.
• Programming will be conducted in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Civil Rights policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement evaluation plans, report impacts, outcomes, and results of programs to clientele, public, and administration
• Work closely with citizens and local, state, and federal officials to aid Virginia in preparing and responding to natural or other emergencies and disasters.
Education
1997 Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas, Post Master Work, Educational Strategies in Agriculture
1989 Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, MS, Agriculture
1987 Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee, BS, Animal Science
1982 & 1983 Walters State Comm. Coll., Morristown, Tennessee, Summer Adv. Program, Biology & Chemistry
Work Experience
2002-present Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Brunswick County, VCE
1997-2002 Assoc. Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Brunswick County, VCE
1996-1997 Livestock Specialist, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson and Platte Counties, University Extension – MO
1990-1996 Assoc. Extension Agent, 4-H/Livestock, Transylvania County, NCCES
Awards
2012 Outstanding Extension Agent, Virginia Pork Industry Association
Program Excellence Award, Central District Winner, Program Impact Award
2010 Pesticide Safety Education Program, Virginia Pesticide Control Board
2009 Virginia Agribusiness Council, Outstanding Extension Agent Award
2008 National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Distinguished Service Award
National Association of County Agricultural Agents, State Winner Communication Awards
2007 National Association of County Agricultural Agents, State Winner Communication Awards
Rotarian of the Year, Rotary Club of Lawrenceville
2006 Epsilon Sigma Phi, State Mid-Career Award
National Association of County Agricultural Agents, State Winner Communication Awards
Virginia Pesticide Control Board, Pesticide Safety Education Program
2005 National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Regional Winner Communication Awards